Baltic Cider makers win 27 medals at the Australian Cider Awards 2025

Baltic Cider was represented by:

• Latvia – Mr. Plūme, Tālava, Mūrbūdu, Abuls, Sabiles Sidrs, Abavas, Pienjāņi, Herbsts, Turkalnes Muiža, Lauskis
• Estonia – Tori, Kodas, Kloostrimetsa, Jaanihanso
• Finland – Lepola, Pirula, Hallonmäen, Vaski Cider

Together, the Baltic cideries brought home 27 medals:

• 1 Gold
• 10 Silver
• 16 Bronze

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Gold Medal:

SPECIALITY STYLES / 35 – CIDER OR PERRY WITH BOTANICALS

• Gin Botanical, Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia)

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Silver Medals:

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 2 – MEDIUM (9–25 g/L)

• Luotsi Apple Cider, Pirula (Finland)
• Semi Dry Cider, Tori Cidery (Estonia)

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 5 – MT (DISGORGED)

• Dace, Mr. Plūme (Latvia)

TRADITIONAL CIDER / 6 – DRY (< 9 g/L)

• Naturālists, Abuls (Latvia)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 33 – CIDER OR PERRY WITH FRUIT

• Apple–Cassis Sparkling Cider (Semi-Sweet), Sabiles Sidrs (Latvia)
• Aronija, Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 35 – CIDER OR PERRY WITH BOTANICALS

• Säde, Kodas (Estonia)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 36 – WOOD AGED CIDER OR PERRY

• Lidumnieks Single Orchard, Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia)

INTENSIFIED AND DISTILLED STYLES / 41 – ICE CIDER OR PERRY

• Vega Ice Cider, Lepola (Finland)
• Jää / Ice, Tori Cidery (Estonia)

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Bronze Medals:

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 1 – DRY (< 9 g/L)

• Premium Bruts, Abavas (Latvia)

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 2 – MEDIUM (9–25 g/L)

• KUORI, Hallonmäen (Finland)
• Pussauss (Medium-Dry Classic), Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia)
• Latvijas Klasiskais Ābolu Sidrs, Abavas Winery (Latvia)

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 3 – MEDIUM SWEET (25–40 g/L)

• Sarastus Siideri, Vaski Cider & Distillery (Finland)

STANDARD STYLES / NEW WORLD CIDER 5 – MT (DISGORGED)

• Doux Méthode Traditionnelle, Jaanihanso (Estonia)
• Kerr, Abuls Cidery (Latvia)
• Sec Méthode Traditionnelle, Jaanihanso (Estonia)

TRADITIONAL CIDER / 7 – MEDIUM (9–25 g/L)

• Jepis Organic Medium Sweet Cider, Jepis (Latvia)

TRADITIONAL CIDER / 8 – MEDIUM SWEET (25–40 g/L)

• Wild, Mr. Plūme (Latvia)

TRADITIONAL CIDER / 9 – SWEET (> 40 g/L)

• Mimikri, Kodas (Estonia)

NEW WORLD PERRY / 24 – SWEET (> 40 g/L)

• Perry, Lepola (Finland)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 32 – NO / LOW ALC CIDER OR PERRY (< 0.5 % ABV)

• Pīlādžu Saulriets, Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 33 – CIDER OR PERRY WITH FRUIT

• Ābolu–Rabarberu Pussaldais (Apple-Rhubarb Semisweet), Turkalnes Muiža (Latvia)

SPECIALITY STYLES / 35 – CIDER OR PERRY WITH BOTANICALS

• Apple Cider with Hops, Tālava (Latvia)

INTENSIFIED AND DISTILLED STYLES / 41 – ICE CIDER OR PERRY

• Muusa 11 – Ice Cider, Vaski Cider & Distillery (Finland)

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Full results of the Australian Cider Awards (ACA) can be found in the attached PDF file.

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Recognition for design excellence:

In addition to product medals, Abava Winery (Latvia) received special recognition for Best Bottle and Label Design, highlighting the region’s creativity in cider presentation and branding.

A strong start for Baltic Cider in Australia

The participation in the Australian Cider Awards was part of the first Baltic Cider export mission to Australia (20 October – 1 November 2025), supported by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the Embassy of Latvia in Australia, Cider Australia, and the Latvian and Estonian communities in Melbourne and Sydney.

Cider masterclasses and tastings were held for distributors and professionals, generating strong interest in the unique, naturally crisp Baltic ciders made from sharp and bitter apple varieties native to the cool Northern climate – flavours that cannot be replicated in Australia’s warmer regions.

The journey continues

Following the success in Australia, the Baltic Cider team plans to continue market development through participation in major events such as ProWine Singapore and cider festivals across the region in 2026.

Learn more about Baltic Cider, upcoming events, and the award-winning producers at www.balticcider.com